Craig Smith, a senior associate librarian in the University Library, has been elected to fill a vacancy on the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs, the executive arm of U-M’s central faculty governance system.
Smith replaces Tom Braun, professor of biostatistics in the School of Public Health, who resigned from SACUA in August.
The Senate Assembly, the system’s elected legislative arm, established a three-week nomination period for the open position in late September, and elected him Oct. 28 in a special election. Smith was the only nominee available to serve this term.
“I am passionate about pushing for equity, inclusion, justice, diversity and accessibility at U-M, and feel concerned about the hurdles U-M has faced — and created — in these areas in recent years,” Smith said in his candidate statement.
“I would advocate for meaningful shared governance at U-M, and I would push for a university environment infused with care, empathy and commitment to our stated values.”
Smith’s term began Nov. 25 and will run through April 30, 2025. The seat will be one of three on the nine-member SACUA to be filled in March by the Senate Assembly. The new members’ terms will begin May 1, 2025.
